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Tinpot Definition & Meaning

tinpot
adjective
  1. inferior (especially of a country's leadership); "he's a tinpot Hitler"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tinpot mean?
inferior (especially of a country's leadership); "he's a tinpot Hitler"
What part of speech is tinpot?
Tinpot is an adjective.

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